Daily Operations Aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) [Image 47 of 49]

U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

03.17.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Novalee Manzella 

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

230317-N-YD731-1301 ADRIATIC SEA (March 17, 2023) E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, perform a flyover above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W Bush (CVN 77) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black during a change of command ceremony, March 17, 2023. During the ceremony Cmdr. Matthew Campbell relieved Cmdr. Robert Whitmore as commander, VAW-121. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, VAW-121, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)

• Date Taken: 03.17.2023
• Date Posted: 03.18.2023 09:40
• Photo ID: 7688227
• VIRIN: 230317-N-YD731-1301
• Resolution: 6071x4336
• Size: 1.06 MB
• Location: U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY